Prosthetic Performance Enhancement Trial
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Amputation
Lower Limb Amputation Below Knee (Injury)
Lower Limb Amputation Above Knee (Injury)
Lower Limb Amputation at Ankle (Injury)
Lower Limb Amputation Knee
Lower Limb Amputation at Hip (Injury)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 35 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this research is to determine the feasibility of an uneven terrain walking program for lower limb prosthesis users. The training is designed to induce step-to-step variability during walking within a safe environment, with the aim of improving walking skill and confidence.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* lower limb amputation at ankle (Symes) level and above
* age 18+ years
* fitted with a walking prosthesis and use it regularly for home and/or community ambulation
* good socket fit, assessed by a score of 8-10 on the socket fit comfort scale
* able to walk for three minutes a…
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